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Boltwood Family History

Boltwood Surname Meaning

see Boultwood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boltwood family from?

You can see how Boltwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boltwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Boltwood families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boltwood's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Boltwood families in 1891.
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What did your Boltwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boltwood. 87% of Boltwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boltwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltwood census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 222 immigration records available for the last name Boltwood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 332 military records available for the last name Boltwood. For the veterans among your Boltwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boltwood lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Boltwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boltwood in 1960 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boltwood ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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